Artemis II Crew Returns Home

Commander Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen are now undergoing medical evaluations after their perfect splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.

The mission marked the first time humans have reached the vicinity of the moon in over half a century, serving as a critical 'opening act' for a permanent lunar base.

NASA is currently investigating how well the spacecraft's heat shield protected the crew during the high-speed re-entry.

The success of the mission has fueled new plans for nuclear power in space and future voyages to Mars.